2x4s for frames...will it work?

I'm building a 16' drift boat on the cheap...real cheap.  I've found a bunch of old 2x4's.  Can I use these for the frames or will that be way too heavy for the boat? Can I just screw those 2x4s together and call it good? I am willing to accept that this is a crazy idea. -Thanks for any advice!

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Permalink Reply by lhedrick on November 6, 2011 at 8:24am

Kelly,

 

Just took a look at all your photos of the project.  That is some outstanding and I might add outragious work.

 

From my persepctive you are now at the top of the list of all builders and posters to this forum.  I can't wait to see what your next project will be.  

 

Ever thought about building a airplane?

 

L

Permalink Reply by Kelly Neu on November 6, 2011 at 5:20pm
LOL!  I have.  Though the strength to weight ratio of drift plywood it highly questionable.
Permalink Reply by Kelly Neu on November 8, 2011 at 2:19am

The timelapse of the drift boat made of driftwood 2x4's has been published on Vimeo.  Enjoy!! Thanks for all of your help.

-Kelly

http://vimeo.com/31779468

Permalink Reply by Brad Dimock on November 8, 2011 at 7:37am
Kelly, I want to be like you when I grow up. I still do not understand why we have not been allowed to meet.
Wonderful concept, lovely boat, fabulous video, and inspiring creativity and drive to make all that happen. Keep pushing on the accelerator.
Permalink Reply by Mike Dearing on November 8, 2011 at 6:05pm

This is just friggen awesome, love it!

Mike

Permalink Reply by Mark Jones on November 10, 2011 at 5:46pm

Unbelievable, cheers to the bachelorette and Sebastian!  That is pure talent and creativity at its finest. 

Permalink Reply by Randy Dersham on November 10, 2011 at 7:20pm

Rock On Kelly.

That is inspirational and very well done.  Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. 

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